Stunning and very rare rare Fire Silver Phurbu with Hayagriva Tibet 18th.Ching Dynasty Silver Magic Wand of HayagrivaPartly gilt silver, ironTibetan, 18th centuryThree heads of the deity Hayagriva on topRemains of cold-paintingOpen work five prong vajraLarge three-sided tipRich in detailLength: 38.5 cmGood conditionProvenance: from an important private collection oF New YorkThis Tibetan phurbu was made from partly gilt silver and bronze during the 18th century. The knob of the ritual knife shows three richly ornamented heads of the deity Hayagriva, a wrathful manifestation of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara who has the ability to cure diseases. Hayagrivas appearance is terrifying with glaring eyes, a gaping mouth and protruding fang-like teeth. The hair shows remains of cold-paint in gold and is decorated with a crown of skulls and 6 arms holding a little one Phurbu in is right hand maked this item extremely rare . The middle part of the phurbu consists of an open work five prong vajra, the symbol of indestructibility and irresistible force. Out of the mouth of the mythical creature Makara, and elephant head surounded by snake on the triangular tip arises at the end of the dagger and wonderful silver wings on the back. This phurbu originally served to protect from demons and is accentuated with anthracite-coloured metal mountings.The phurbu is in good condition with a natural patina and common traces of age and wear, such as some gold and green abrasion, small nicks and corrosion are visible and the length measures 38.5 very heavy H: 11" Inches w: 6" Inches .